Fresh Energy is speeding the transition to a zero-carbon electric grid through effective, innovative, and data-driven policy solutions.
Expanding wind, solar, and storage
Grid of the future
Rate design centering equity and electrification
- Modernization, proactive upgrades recommended to Xcel’s Integrated Distribution Plan
Fresh Energy’s recommendations for Xcel’s 2023 Integrated Distribution Plan include grid efficiency improvements, proactive upgrades and cost allocations, and to value solar more highly. - Xcel’s long-range plan cuts carbon, but key improvements are needed for cost-effective, equitable decarbonization
Fresh Energy and partners dug into Xcel Energy’s newest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to decarbonize their electricity system, offering recommendations to add more renewable energy and storage. - Xcel Energy’s proposed long range plan expands new renewables and storage, over emphasizes need for gas
In response to Xcel Energy’s long range plan, Clean Energy Organizations file a five-year plan with greater emissions reductions and less dependence on new natural gas “peaker” plants. - What’s up with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission?
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is a state agency where some of our biggest energy decisions are made. Learn what the PUC is, how it works, and how we advocate for a cleaner future by engaging with the PUC.
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Incorporating Health and Equity Metrics into the Minnesota Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
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Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installations
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2021 Annual Report
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Petition of Northern States Power Company for Approval of General Time-of-Use Service Tariff
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Bringing Community Solar to a Broader Community
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Community Solar Pledge